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New Wellness Center named after late Leonard Kaplan

Aden Hizkias    Staff Writer Last Wednesday, March 16, Chancellor Franklin Gilliam announced that UNC-Greensboro will recognize the new Wellness Center as the Leonard J. Kaplan Center, which is located on 1301 W. Gate City Blvd. “The Leonard J. Kaplan Center for Wellness will expand the opportunities for students, faculty and staff to engage and participate in active, healthy lifestyle behaviors,” said Dr. Jill Beville, … Continue reading New Wellness Center named after late Leonard Kaplan

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Muslim Photovoice

Alison McKane      Staff Writer On Friday, March 18, Ahmet Tanhan, a doctoral student at UNCG, hosted a photovoice event and discussion regarding UNCG Muslims’ concerns on campus. With over 110 people attending both the dinner and the exhibition between the three and a half hours in which the event took place, Tanhan considered it a definite success. In an excerpt Tanhan wrote prefacing … Continue reading Muslim Photovoice

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Racism not factor in traffic stops, says Greensboro City Council

Daniel Bayer    Staff Writer The Greensboro City Council was informed at its meeting last Monday, March 14, that a Greensboro Police Department investigation found no evidence that racism was behind a pattern of racial disparities involving traffic stops in the city. The disparities were noted last year, prompting Police Chief Wayne Scott to begin an investigation and suspend traffic stops for minor equipment violations. … Continue reading Racism not factor in traffic stops, says Greensboro City Council

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Friday fights have UNCG talking

Zachary Weaver       Staff Writer Numerous fights broke out during Gym-Jam, a charity dance, at UNCG’s Coleman Gym around 10:00 p.m. on Friday. The dance, co-sponsored by EBONY and Alpha Phi Alpha, was intended to raise money for Flint, Mich. It was held in Coleman Gym on UNCG campus, a building with a 180-person capacity. Two UNCG Police officers were present inside, accompanying … Continue reading Friday fights have UNCG talking

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NC Walkout Protests

Maggie Young    News Editor Margaret Spellings officially started as UNC System president just over two weeks ago on  March 1. Her arrival has been celebrated by some and disputed by many. On her first day as president, North Carolina students held a statewide walkout to protest her arrival. Multiple campuses got involved with the walkout including UNC-Greensboro, Appalachian State, UNC-Chapel Hill and North Carolina … Continue reading NC Walkout Protests

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UNCG welcomes new police chief

Zachary Weaver      Staff Writer Chief Paul Lester is the new Police Chief at UNC-Greensboro, having been with the UNCG Police Department for 25 years. Although his official start was only just yesterday, March 1,  Lester has already been busy in continuing efforts in campus safety and community outreach. “It’s a dream come true for me,” Lester said. Lester has an extensive background with … Continue reading UNCG welcomes new police chief

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Forum addresses cultural appropriation of black female bodies

Aden Hizkias    Staff Writer Last Tuesday, February 23, UNCG’s Lunch and Learn held a forum on cultural appropriation in the Virginia Dare Alumni House at 12:30 p.m. The forum discussed the cultural appropriation and impersonation of black women by white, gay men. “I think specifically when people I know would… create names for each other. Female black sounding names, stereotypically in that sense. And … Continue reading Forum addresses cultural appropriation of black female bodies

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Preparations begin for second Tunnel of Oppression

Daniel Bayer    Staff Writer Volunteers met last week, Feb. 23, to begin planning for UNCG’s second Tunnel of Oppression exhibit, to be held Wednesday, March 30, in the Elliott University Center. The exhibit is being facilitated by the university’s Diversity Peer Engagement Committee. “The Tunnel of Oppression is an opportunity for people to see different examples of oppression,” said Shara Cotton, a student facilitator … Continue reading Preparations begin for second Tunnel of Oppression

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Scott Dikkers speaks on being co-founder of most trusted news source in history

Maggie Young    News Editor Scott Dikkers, founder and former editor of the satirical newspaper, “The Onion,” spoke to an audience of students and faculty last Tuesday, Feb. 23, at Elon University. Expectedly so, Dikkers addressed his audience with humor and quick wit, living up to what one might expect of an editor of a satire publication. To the audience, he detailed his entry into … Continue reading Scott Dikkers speaks on being co-founder of most trusted news source in history

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Chocolate tasting celebrates food diversity

Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer Simran Sethi, author of “Bread, Wine, Chocolate,” discussed the lack of diversity in our food sources last Friday at Scuppernong Books in Greensboro. Approximately two dozen people were in attendance for the program, which also included a chocolate tasting.     Sethi explained the evolution of her book to her audience as being motivated by personal interest and experience.   … Continue reading Chocolate tasting celebrates food diversity

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